Crack Chicken Casserole
Creamy and flavorful, this addicting Crack Chicken Casserole is a perfectly savory dinner inspired by crack chicken dip!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 703kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cavapatti pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 green onions, diced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken,
- 1/2 cup ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with oil.2 tbsp olive oil,
- Bring a large pot of boiling water to a low simmer and add the pasta. Cook according to the box instructions, until al-dente. Drain, rinse and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, then toss to combine to prevent the noodles from sticking.2 tbsp olive oil,, 2 cups cavapatti pasta
- Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a non-stick skillet and heat on a medium-low heat. Add the diced red pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the green onions for 1-2 more minutes until soft. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, ranch powder, salt, and pepper. Using a spatula or spoon, combine until smooth.Mix in the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, cooked peppers and onion, 1/2 the shredded cheese and 3/4 of the cooked bacon.1 red bell pepper,, 4 green onions,, 4 oz cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 can unsalted cream of chicken soup, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 3 cups shredded cooked chicken,, 1 cup bacon,
- Spoon the chicken mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread with a spatula until even. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and bacon. Then bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup bacon,
- Top the casserole with crushed ritz crackers and serve.1/2 cup ritz crackers,
Notes
- Let the cream cheese come up to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Give the top of your casserole a light drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or chives for an elevated presentation.
- Place the finished casserole under the broiler for a minute or two to get the crushed crackers nice and toasty.
- Add onion powder and/or garlic powder to lean into those savory flavors.
Nutrition
Calories: 703kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1433mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1480IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 2mg
